Jwara - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Jwara is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Dala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jwara is 495736. The village covers a total geographical area of 595.59 hectares and falls under the 480887 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Jwara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lakhnadon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jwara

According to the 2011 Census, Jwara village had a total population of 870 people, including 422 males and 448 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.52%, with male literacy at 72.02% and female literacy at 51.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 735.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population870422448
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1196158
Scheduled Castes (SC)442420
Scheduled Tribes (ST)735355380
Literate Population462260202
Illiterate Population408162246

Nearby Villages of Jwara

Jwara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DalaNorth-East1.89 km
PahadiSouth2.15 km
Gadhiya TolaWest2.33 km
Kondra MalEast2.56 km
Jogiwada MalSouth-East3.27 km
BhargaNorth-East3.58 km
NavalgaonNorth-West3.91 km
BibiWest4.11 km
SuhagpurNorth4.28 km
KenkdaSouth4.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jwara

Jwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palari, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Jwara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Jwara is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jwara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jwara village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Jwara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jwara village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jwara

Where is Jwara located?

Jwara village is located in Lakhnadon Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jwara?

The Gram Panchayat of Jwara is Dala.

What is the pincode of Jwara?

The pincode of Jwara is 480887.

What is the population of Jwara?

Jwara had a total population of 870, including 422 males and 448 females.

How many households are there in Jwara?

Jwara had 199 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jwara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jwara was 61.52%. Male literacy was 72.02% and female literacy was 51.79%.